Press Release
06 July 2026
Press Release 31st SOM
The 31st Senior Officials Meeting of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 29 June 2026, in a hybrid format.
12 June 2026
CPOPC Brings Youth Voices to the Palm Oil Conversation through #YoungElaeis Ambassadors Batch 2
Jakarta, 11 June 2026. The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) brought together 12 young ambassadors from palm oil producing and consuming countries to share their personal learning experiences from the #YoungElaeis Ambassadors Induction Week 2026.
27 February 2026
Transition Momentum Strengthens
CPOPC conducted a mission to two observer countries, Ghana and Nigeria, in mid-February 2026 to strengthen engagement with key stakeholders on the strategic role of palm oil in supporting food security, rural livelihoods, and agro-industrial growth.
19 January 2026
CPOPC Mission to Karachi Highlights Asia's Central Role in the Palm Oil Industry
Karachi, Pakistan – The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) successfully concluded its mission to Karachi, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan as one of Asia’s most strategic palm oil consuming markets.
20 December 2025
PRESS STATEMENTS 13th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF CPOPC 17 DECEMBER 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
The 13th Ministerial Meeting of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) was held on 17 December 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the chairmanship of YBhg. Dato’ Yusran Shah bin Mohd Yusof on behalf of the Minister of Plantation and Commodities of Malaysia.
16 October 2025
The World Bank Group and CPOPC Collaborate to Highlight Palm Oil,s Global Significance in Jobs, Innovation, and Climate Initiatives
Washington, D.C., October 14, 2025 — Palm oil took the global stage this week as the World Bank Group and Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) collaboratively organized a side-event seminar at the 2025...
28 May 2025
Leadership Transition at CPOPC Marks New Chapter in Palm Oil Sustainability and Global Engagement
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) officially announces the transition of its executive leadership, welcoming Mdm. Izzana Salleh as the new Secretary General...
05 May 2025
CPOPC Gathered Smallholder from Three Continents to Tackle Yield Crisis and Build Global Cooperation
Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) inaugurated the International Smallholders Workshop (ISW) 2025 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, from 2–3 May 2025.
23 April 2025
Press Release CPOPC Visits Beijing to Advance Sustainable Palm Oil Trade
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), an intergovernmental organization of palm oil-producing countries, convened a high-profile meeting today in Beijing as part of its delegation’s...
30 December 2024
PRESS RELEASE CPOPC WELCOMES PAPUA NEW GUINEA AS ITS 4TH MEMBER COUNTRY 30 DECEMBER 2024
Jakarta, 30 December 2024. Today, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) welcomes Papua New Guinea (PNG) as its 4th...
06 December 2024
PRESS RELEASE COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES LAUNCHED THE SECOND BATCH OF YOUNGELAEIS AMBASSADOR
On 29 November 2024, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) launched the second batch of the YoungElaeis Ambassador....
29 November 2024
PRESS RELEASE 12th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF CPOPC 29 NOVEMBER 2024
The 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (12th MM) was held on 29 November 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia, and chaired by the Coordinating Minister for Economic...
11 October 2024
THE 3RD MEETING OF THE AD HOC JOINT TASK FORCE ON THE EUDR
The 3rd meeting of the Ad Hoc Joint Task Force (JTF) on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) between the EU, Indonesia and Malaysia was convened on 12 September 2024 in Brussels.
10 September 2024
Press Release 3rd Sustainable Vegetable Oils Conference Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 10 September 2024
The 3rd Sustainable Vegetable Oils Conference concluded on 10 September 2024, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from across the globe.
29 May 2024
CPOPC MEETING WITH PALM OIL STAKEHOLDERS IN SPAIN, Madrid, 28 May 2024
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), hosted a meeting at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Madrid, Spain, this morning for the officials from the Spanish government and....
17 May 2024
Press Release The 27TH Senior Officials Meeting Of CPOPC 16 May 2024
The 27th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) was held on Thursday, 16 May 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
02 February 2024
Joint Press Release The 2nd Meeting of the Ad Hoc Joint Task Force on the EUDR
The 2nd meeting of Ad Hoc Joint Task Force (JTF) on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was convened on 2 February 2024 in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The meeting was attended by the official representatives and stakeholders of relevant five commodities...
23 November 2023
PRESS RELEASE 26TH SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING OF CPOPC 23 NOVEMBER 2023 SURABAYA, INDONESIA
The 26th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) was held on 23 November 2023 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The meeting focused on reviewing the outcomes of activities accomplished during the specified period. . .
28 October 2023
CPOPC WORKING VISIT TO ITALY, THE NETHERLANDS, AND BELGIUM 17 � 26 OCTOBER 2023
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) conducted a working visit to three (3) Member States of the European Union (EU) namely, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium from 17 – 26 October 2023 with the aim to obtain. . .
28 September 2023
PRESS RELEASE 2nd SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE OILS CONFERENCE - Mumbai, India, 27 September 2023
Vegetable oils, the fastest-growing food commodity, continue facing an ongoing challenge of meeting the escalating high demand that increasingly outstrips supply. The climate change impacts and geopolitical...
15 August 2023
PRESS RELEASE CPOPC LAUNCHED #YOUNGELAEIS AMBASSADORS: YOUNG AMBASSADORS OF PALM OIL 12 AUGUST 2023
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) organized the launching of #YoungElaeis Ambassadors: Young Ambassadors of Palm Oil in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on 12 August 2023. he event presented a discussion on the topic of “Green Skills for Youth and the Roles of Palm Oil Industry
05 August 2023
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: THE KICK-OFF MEETING OF THE AD HOC JOINT TASK FORCE BETWEEN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Following the Joint Mission carried out by Indonesia and Malaysia to Brussels on 30 – 31 May 2023 and the follow-up visit of the European Commission to Indonesia and Malaysia on 26 – 28 June 2023, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the European Union agreed to establish an Ad Hoc Joint Task Force (JTF) on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)...
24 July 2023
PRESS RELEASE CPOPC INTERNATIONAL SMALLHOLDERS WORKSHOP AND FIELD VISIT 24 � 25 JULY 2023, MELAKA, MALAYSIA
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) organized the International Smallholders Workshop and Field Visit themed “Improvement of sustainable certification achievement, enhancement of good agricultural practices, and lessons learnt on technology adoption” on 24th – 25th July 2023 in Melaka, Malaysia.
06 July 2023
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES (CPOPC) AND SOLIDARIDAD ASIA
Palm oil is one of the main commodities and a global supplier of vegetable oil. As a commodity that is considered the most productive, efficient, and versatile, palm oil is widely used as a base material for both food and non-food products, including in renewable energy. Palm oil, as a commodity,...
29 June 2023
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, INDONESIA, AND MALAYSIA AGREE TO SET UP A JOINT TASK FORCE TO STRENGTHEN THE COOPERATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EU�S DEFORESTATION REGULATION
A mission jointly led by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities of Malaysia, and H.E. Airlangga Hartarto...
01 June 2023
PRESS RELEASE: JOINT MISSION TO BRUSSELS 30 - 31 MAY 2023
A mission, comprising the Ministry of Plantations and Commodities of Malaysia, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) made a visit to Brussels, Belgium, on 30th and 31st of May 2023. This Mission was jointly led by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
17 May 2023
PRESS RELEASE: 11TH MINISTERIAL MEETING OF CPOPC
The 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) took place on 17 May 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
13 April 2023
PRESS RELEASE: PARTNERSHIP WITH PRODUCING COUNTRIES TO SAFEGUARD SMALLHOLDERS SUPPLY FOR THE EU MARKET
On 6 December 2022, the European Commission, European...
29 March 2023
PRESS RELEASE CPOPCS GERMINATED SEED CONTRIBUTION TO HONDURAN OIL PALM FARMERS
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) and the Indonesian and Malaysian private sectors contributed a total. . .
13 March 2023
JOINT STATEMENT ON THE BILATERAL MINISTERIAL MEETING BETWEEN CMEA AND MPC
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Plantation and Commodities of Malaysia and the current chairman of Council of Palm Oil producing...
19 January 2023
24TH SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING OF CPOPC
The 24th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) was held on 15 December 2022 in a hybrid format at the Royal Ambarrukmo in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
24 November 2022
CPOPC Smallholders Workshop and Field Visit: �Challenges of Smallholders Achieving Sustainable Certification and Lessons Learnt�
The workshop on “Challenges of Smallholders Achieving Sustainable Certification and Lesson Learnt” and field visit organized on the initiative
04 November 2022
SVOC: COLLABORATION TO ENSURE FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY
The G20 Sustainable Vegetable Oils Conference (SVOC), which took place today (3 November 2022) in Bali, was a resounding success, with the participation
20 July 2022
THE 10th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF CPOPC
The Ministers responsible for the palm oil industry, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Airlangga Hartarto
13 July 2022
The Side-Event during the 2022 ECOSOC HLPF �Catalyzing Actions for Sustainable Vegetable Oils in Support of SDGs�
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) in cooperation with the Governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and
24 March 2022
PRESS RELEASE: 3rd PALM BIODIESEL CONFERENCE
The Chair of Indonesia Biofuels Producer Association (APROBI) and the Executive Director of the Council of Palm Qil Producing Countries (CPOPC) co-chaired the...
07 April 2022
THE 23rd SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING OF CPOPC
SOM leaders of member countries of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) Datuk Ravi Muthayah dan Dr Musdhalifah Machmud
04 March 2022
GLOBAL FRAMEWORK FOR BETTER GOVERNANCE OF PALM OIL
The CPOPC Secretariat introduced the Global Framework of Principles for Sustainable Palm Oil (GFP-SPO) to all relevant stakeholders.
16 February 2022
THE LAUNCHING OF GLOBAL FRAMEWORK PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL
CPOPC has developed and launched the Global Framework Principles of Sustainable Palm Oil (GFP-SPO) aims to be a common language across
09 December 2021
PRESS RELEASE: 9th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF CPOPC
The Ministers responsible for the palm oil industry, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Airlangga Hartarto
21 October 2021
PRESS RELEASE: 22nd SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING OF CPOPC
The 22nd Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) on Thursday, 21 October 2021, was held in a hybrid format at Hotel Mulia in Jakarta...
05 July 2021
CPOPC CALLS ON EU TO ADOPT NON-DISCRIMINATORY BIOFUELS POLICY TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries Urges the EU to Adopt a Biofuels Policy That Will Provide Realistic Solutions Towards the Decarbonization of Energy
27 May 2021
PRESS RELEASE : CPOPC OBJECTS TO THE DRAFT ROYAL DECREE OF BELGIUM
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) expressed its disappointment over the notification of the Kingdom of Belgium to the European
27 February 2021
PRESS RELEASE: CPOPC CEO FORUM
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, as the Chairman of CPOPC, His Excellency Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, and Minister of Plantation Industries and...
27 February 2021
Press Release: The 8th Ministerial Meeting
The Ministers responsible for the palm oil industry, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities of Malaysia, H.E. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali,
23 November 2020
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES ON ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT
The Secretariat of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has viewed the serious allegations of sexual harassment and assault as
07 October 2020
Press Release � The 20th Senior Officials Meeting of CPOPC
The Senior Officials Meeting Leaders responsible for the palm oil industry, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agribusiness Coordinating
14 September 2020
PRESS RELEASE: THE THIRD OF SMALLHOLDER OUTREACH PROGRAM AFRICA SESSION
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) hosted the third round of Smallholder Outreach Program (SOP) reaching out the representatives of smallholders...
08 September 2020
PRESS RELEASE: THE SECOND ROUND OF SMALLHOLDER OUTREACH PROGRAM CENTRAL AND LATIN AMERICA
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) hosted the second round of Smallholder Outreach Program (SOP) reaching out the representatives of smallholders...
11 August 2020
PRESS RELEASE SMALLHOLDER OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries hosted a “Smallholder Outreach Program” (SOP) where 42 representatives
10 August 2020
PRESS RELEASE: STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARIAT OF CPOPC ON AN OBJECTION LETTER TO IKEA DUE TO SELLING CHILDREN�S BOOK CONTAINED WITH FALSE INFORMATION ON PALM OIL
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Qil Producing Countries (hereinafter “Sec-CPOPC”) has sent an objection letter dated 4 August 2020 to IKEA for selling...
10 August 2020
Statement by the Secretariat of CPOPC on an Objection Letter to IKEA Due to Selling Children�s Book Contained with False Information on Palm Oil
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (hereinafter “Sec-CPOPC”) has sent an objection letter dated 4 August 2020
05 August 2020
Statement by the Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) on the Kraft Heinz Company Regarding Claim of �Palm Oil Free�
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (hereinafter “Sec-CPOPC”) has sent an objection letter dated 4 August 2020 to Kraft
16 July 2020
THE CPOPC SECRETARIAT RESPONDING TO THE STATEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ON PALM OIL SUSTAINABILITY
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) acknowledges the statement by the European Commissioner for Trade
16 July 2020
PRESS RELEASE: THE CPOPC SECRETARIAT RESPONDING TO THE STATEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION ON PALM OIL SUSTAINABILITY
The Secretariat of Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) acknowledges the statement by the European Commissioner for Trade, Mr. Hogan on behalf...
07 May 2020
PRESS RELEASE: STATEMENT BY THE COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES (CPOPC) ON WHO�S INFOGRAPHIC ON NUTRITION ADVICE FOR ADULTS DURING COVID-19
Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has sent an objection letter to World Health Organization (WHO) for publishing and disseminating an infographic...
07 May 2020
Statement by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) on WHO�S Infographic on Nutrition Advice for Adults During COVID-19
Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has sent an objection letter to World Health Organization (WHO) for publishing and
12 December 2019
ADVANCING THE CAPACITY OF PALM OIL SMALLHOLDERS THROUGH CROSS VISIT
The programme aims to provide smallholders with a better understanding and face-to-face exchange of views with their counterparts on Best Agricultural Practices. . .
20 November 2019
Co Chairs� Statement the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of Palm Oil Producing Countries
The 2nd Ministerial Meeting of Palm Oil Producing Countries (2nd MMPOPC) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 18
16 July 2019
PRESS RELEASE: 7th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES
The Ministers responsible for the palm oil industry from Malaysia, Her Excellency Mdm. Teresa Kok, Minister of Primary Industries of Malaysia, and His Excellency...
08 April 2019
PRESS RELEASE: JOINT MISSION OF COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES 8 APRIL 2019 IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
The Joint Mission of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) is in Brussels, Belgium from 8th to 9th April 2019. This Mission is being co-led by...
28 February 2019
PRESS RELEASE: 6th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES
The Ministers responsible for the palm oil industry from Malaysia, Her Excellency Mdm. Teresa Kok, Minister of Primary Industries of Malaysia, and His Excellency...
08 November 2018
PRESS RELEASE: 5th MINISTERIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES
The Honorable Ms. Teresa Kok, Minister of Primary Industries, Malaysia and His Excellency Mr. Darmin Nasution, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Indonesia....
01 January 2018
PRESS RELEASE: CPOPC STATEMENT ON THE SDGS AND RED II
The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) refers to recent meeting held between Ministers, Ambassadors and Business....
02 November 2017
PRESS RELEASE: JOINT MINISTERIAL STATEMENT INAUGURAL MINISTERIAL MEETING OF PALM OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES
The Ministers responsible for the palm oil industry from Indonesia and Malaysia attended the Inaugural Ministerial Meeting of Palm Oil Producing...
11 April 2017
PRESS RELEASE: 4TH MINISTERIAL MEETING OF CPOPC
The Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) was held on 11 April 2017 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Darmin...